New Approved 305 Stock/Superstock Block..

Todd Boyer · 11-01-2015, 10:15 PM

GregP, have you let the site admins know about the PM issue? Sounds like a website glitch to me.

GregP · 11-01-2015, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Todd Boyer

GregP, have you let the site admins know about the PM issue? Sounds like a website glitch to me.

Not yet, but thanks for reminding me. I'll try that.

FED 387 · 11-01-2015, 11:13 PM

wonderful product for those that need to take advantage of it!!! however for those that can do the work themselves and do not need to take advantage of this block its still a pricey item--FED 387

GregP · 11-02-2015, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FED 387

wonderful product for those that need to take advantage of it!!! however for those that can do the work themselves and do not need to take advantage of this block its still a pricey item--FED 387

Yes it is pricey, but as I mentioned they sale the same one but for a 350 and I still have to install the sleeves. this will have performance pros and cheaper labor wise for self use or resale.

MR DERBY CITY · 11-02-2015, 10:59 PM

Mr. FED , I am not sure if you are aware of this but, there are not many ...if any, good 305 production blocks in existence.GM does not manufacture any more Bow Tie small bore blocks so....that is not an option. A racer could sleeve a 307 small block Chevy ,but sleeves are not always the best way to go and sometimes come with their own problems. As stated earlier,Greg P......GOOD JOB.....from ALL the 305 guys.......M.J.

Alan Roehrich · 11-03-2015, 01:17 AM

Yep, you can easily run well over $1,000 putting 8 flanged sleeves in a block, before you do anything else. And I won't waste time with anything but flanged sleeves in a race engine, they solve the vast majority of sleeve problems, once installed correctly, they'll outlive the block and be trouble free.

So, go buy a block, $100, plus your time hunting it down, assuming you only have to buy one to get a good one. Hot tank and inspection, another $100. Align hone, $150. Index the lifter bores, plus bushings, $450. Square the deck, and set deck height to spec $300. Install 8 flanged sleeves (sleeves $100+ each) and bore true, $450. That aftermarket block is starting to look real nice for anything under $2200.

GregP · 11-03-2015, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

Yep, you can easily run well over $1,000 putting 8 flanged sleeves in a block, before you do anything else. And I won't waste time with anything but flanged sleeves in a race engine, they solve the vast majority of sleeve problems, once installed correctly, they'll outlive the block and be trouble free.

So, go buy a block, $100, plus your time hunting it down, assuming you only have to buy one to get a good one. Hot tank and inspection, another $100. Align hone, $150. Index the lifter bores, plus bushings, $450. Square the deck, and set deck height to spec $300. Install 8 flanged sleeves (sleeves $100+ each) and bore true, $450. That aftermarket block is starting to look real nice for anything under $2200.

Alan, thanks for explaining it Like that as well,lol. People look at the initial cost and think that's high, but after all the machine work and hoping you got a good one to begin with,well let's just say it's a heck of a lot easier to order it ,bore to the needed cylinder size , then hone to finish and be done,lol

rod butcher · 11-04-2015, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

Mr. FED , I am not sure if you are aware of this but, there are not many ...if any, good 305 production blocks in existence.GM does not manufacture any more Bow Tie small bore blocks so....that is not an option. A racer could sleeve a 307 small block Chevy ,but sleeves are not always the best way to go and sometimes come with their own problems. As stated earlier,Greg P......GOOD JOB.....from ALL the 305 guys.......M.J.

MJ is correct. The other option is to fill a 305 block, but that wouldn't be my first choice. I am not a big fan of a sleeved block, either. If I were building a new piece my first choice is a small bore bow-tie and my second choice would be the dart 305. My reasoning is the bow-tie has a thicker cyl. wall than the dart block.

Jody Lang · 11-04-2015, 12:16 PM

FYI

Just know that the Dart block is approx 50+ lbs heavier than a stock block.

11-01-2015, 10:15 PM	#1
Todd Boyer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Saint John NB Canada Posts: 560 Likes: 27 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: New Approved 305 Stock/Superstock Block.. GregP, have you let the site admins know about the PM issue? Sounds like a website glitch to me. Last edited by Todd Boyer; 11-01-2015 at 10:15 PM. Reason: Correcting punctuation

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FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,400 Likes: 482 Liked 320 Times in 172 Posts	Re: New Approved 305 Stock/Superstock Block.. wonderful product for those that need to take advantage of it!!! however for those that can do the work themselves and do not need to take advantage of this block its still a pricey item--FED 387

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MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,567 Likes: 1,058 Liked 7,615 Times in 1,463 Posts	Re: New Approved 305 Stock/Superstock Block.. Mr. FED , I am not sure if you are aware of this but, there are not many ...if any, good 305 production blocks in existence.GM does not manufacture any more Bow Tie small bore blocks so....that is not an option. A racer could sleeve a 307 small block Chevy ,but sleeves are not always the best way to go and sometimes come with their own problems. As stated earlier,Greg P......GOOD JOB.....from ALL the 305 guys.......M.J.

11-03-2015, 01:17 AM	#6
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,066 Likes: 1,490 Liked 1,630 Times in 378 Posts	Re: New Approved 305 Stock/Superstock Block.. Yep, you can easily run well over $1,000 putting 8 flanged sleeves in a block, before you do anything else. And I won't waste time with anything but flanged sleeves in a race engine, they solve the vast majority of sleeve problems, once installed correctly, they'll outlive the block and be trouble free. So, go buy a block, $100, plus your time hunting it down, assuming you only have to buy one to get a good one. Hot tank and inspection, another $100. Align hone, $150. Index the lifter bores, plus bushings, $450. Square the deck, and set deck height to spec $300. Install 8 flanged sleeves (sleeves $100+ each) and bore true, $450. That aftermarket block is starting to look real nice for anything under $2200. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

11-04-2015, 12:16 PM	#9
Jody Lang Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 305 Likes: 28 Liked 89 Times in 28 Posts	Re: New Approved 305 Stock/Superstock Block.. FYI Just know that the Dart block is approx 50+ lbs heavier than a stock block.